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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.67, 1,718.49 and 323.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.67, 1,718.49 and 323.93 is: 485.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.67 : 1,718.49 = 323.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.67/1,718.49 = 323.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.67x = 1,718.49 × 323.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.67x = 556,675.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,675.98/1,145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.90

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